Published May 6, 2019 | Modified Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Client Stories, Education
In the wake of her adult daughter’s sudden death, Margaret* knew she had to be strong despite the heartbreak she felt over losing her child. Her 3 year old granddaughter Sophia, now orphaned with no other family to step in, needed her. “Margaret” tried to enroll...
Published May 1, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | News
GiveNOLA Day is May 7, 2019 Thank you for your commitment to increasing access to justice for all! We hope you will show your support for our mission this year by making a donation to SLLS on GiveNOLA Day. What is GiveNOLA Day? An initiative of the Greater New...
Published Apr 30, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | 2019 Newsletter
For the last several decades, Louisiana’s held the title of "mass incarceration capital of the world." Sadly, one out of every two people released from prison in Louisiana will return back shortly after within a five year time span. Even worse, one in...
Published Apr 29, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | Blog, Client Stories
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names and other identifying information of the individuals portrayed were changed to protect our client’s identity. Gene hoped to build a better life for himself. When he was a teenager he was charged with a misdemeanor and was sent to...
Published Apr 23, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | Blog, Client Stories, Taxpayers
This month, we’re kicking off a new “Did You Know?” series to share information about work and services available for vulnerable people in the communities we serve. Did You Know? Income Tax 101 Tax season is a stressful time of year. That’s why...
Published Apr 3, 2019 | Modified Jun 5, 2019 | 2019 Newsletter, News
Last week, a Times-Picayune’s front page article revealed that in 75% of civil cases in Louisiana, one or both parties are forced to represent themselves in court because they cannot afford an attorney. Louisiana is one of only three states in the...
Published Mar 8, 2019 | Modified Sep 5, 2023 | News
The Southeast Louisiana Legal Services’ (SLLS) Northshore Pro Bono Project celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 in Covington, La. The event commemorated the untiring efforts of dedicated pro bono attorneys who have volunteered their time and skills...
Published Mar 6, 2019 | Modified Jun 5, 2019 | 2019 Newsletter, News
Helping A Young Man Pursue The College of His Dreams Cameron was a high school senior who dreamed of enrolling in LSU and becoming the first college graduate in his family. While his parents lived in Mississippi, Cameron lived with his 23-year-old step-brother in a...
Published Feb 27, 2019 | Modified Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Client Stories, Education
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names of the individuals portrayed in the following series were altered to protect our client’s identities. Cameron was a high school senior who dreamed of enrolling in LSU and becoming the first...
Published Feb 12, 2019 | Modified Jun 5, 2019 | 2019 Newsletter, News
As we ring in the new year, SLLS has hit the ground running, advancing civil justice and fighting for fairness for marginalized people throughout southeast Louisiana. Some of the most vulnerable people we serve are survivors of human trafficking who face legal...
Published Jan 31, 2019 | Modified Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Client Stories
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names of the victims portrayed in the following series were altered to protect our client’s identities. This story contains descriptions of violence associated with domestic violence and human trafficking. In the spring of their...
Published Dec 21, 2018 | Modified Jun 5, 2019 | 2018 Newsletters, News
As our 50th anniversary year and 2018 come to an end, we wanted to thank all of our supporters for joining our ongoing fight for fairness. Your support helped protect domestic violence victims from future abuse, preserved the homes of seniors and low-income families,... 
